17/01/2026
Good morning 😊
Here are common natural foods that help improve and protect eyesight, especially when eaten regularly:
🥕 Vitamin A–rich foods (very important for vision)
Carrots
Sweet potatoes
Pumpkin
Red palm oil
Liver
Egg yolk
🥬 Green leafy vegetables
Spinach (efo tete)
Ugwu (fluted pumpkin leaves)
Kale
Waterleaf
These contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes from damage.
🐟 Omega-3 fatty acids (for eye moisture & retina health)
Fish (sardine, mackerel, salmon, tuna)
Flaxseeds
Chia seeds
Walnuts
🍊 Vitamin C–rich fruits
Oranges
Tangerines
Pineapple
Guava
Lemon
Helps prevent cataracts and eye aging.
🥜 Vitamin E & Zinc sources
Groundnuts
Almonds
Cashew nuts
Beans
Whole grains
🥚 Eggs
Very good for eye health
Contain vitamin A, lutein, and zinc
🫐 Fruits with antioxidants
Pawpaw (papaya)
Mango
Berries
Avocado
💧 Water
Drinking enough water prevents dry eyes and strain
⚠️ Important to know:
These foods improve and protect vision, but they cannot cure serious eye problems like glaucoma or severe refractive errors.
Reduce excessive screen time and get enough sleep.
If vision is blurry or worsening, an eye test is important.